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PROVO, Utah — Prosecutors in the ongoing double murder trial of Kent Cody Barlow have moved to admit evidence of his past criminal behavior, including a previous high-speed police chase and methamphetamine use, to challenge his defense claims of impaired judgment due to drugs. The prosecution argues that Barlow’s assertion that methamphetamine influenced his actions in the fatal crash that killed two children is part of a broader pattern of behavior, not a valid excuse. The prosecution’s request to introduce this evidence was made during a hearing in Utah’s Fourth District Court, where Barlow is on trial for the deaths…

HURRICANE, Utah — A tragic hotspot for suicide in southern Utah has drawn the attention of both local teenagers and city leaders, leading to calls for immediate safety improvements at the Hurricane La Verkin Bridge. The bridge, which has long been associated with heartbreaking losses, has prompted a petition from two teenagers advocating for the installation of barriers, signage, and access to crisis resources. The petition has already garnered over 1,600 signatures, bringing the issue into the spotlight and prompting action from local officials. Hurricane Mayor Nanette Billings confirmed that efforts to add safety measures have been in the works…